Aspirin lowers risk of cancer mortality
August 12th, 2012 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Aspirin intake tends to lower the risk of cancer mortality, says a study.A recent pooled analysis of randomized trials looking at the effects of daily aspirin ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Combination ACE inhibitor therapy raises risk of kidney failure, death
March 22nd, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A new study has warned that elderly patients who have been prescribed combination angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) have a higher risk of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Peer support shows promise in the fight against depression
February 16th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A new study has found that peer support offers promise as an effective, low-cost tool for fighting depression.In the research, programs in which patients and volunteers share information ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vitamin E may extend lifespan of certain men
January 21st, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Vitamin E supplementation may extend the lifespan of restricted groups of men, depending on their vitamin C intake and the level of smoking, according to a new study.Several ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Inhaled corticosteroids may increase diabetes risk
December 15th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): Although inhaled corticosteriods are widely used for treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), these drugs may be associated with diabetes development progression, says a study.The researchers ... Read more...
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Meta-analysis shows folic acid supplements not beneficial for heart
October 12th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 12 (ANI): A new meta-analysis has shown that the use of folic acid supplements does not appear to be associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular events, cancer or death over ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
More research needed to establish Tai Chi’s psychological benefits
May 21st, 2010 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Despite the positive psychological effects linked with Tai Chi, a low impact martial art, researchers have suggested that there is a need for more high quality, randomised trials ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Benefit of antidepressants vary with severity of depression symptoms
January 6th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Antidepressant medications are not much of help for patients with mild or moderate depression, but appear to provide substantial benefit for people with very severe depression, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why circumcised men are less likely to get infected with HIV
January 6th, 2010 - 11:25 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Circumcision substantially lowers HIV risk among men by changing the bacterial communities of the penis, finds a new study.According to scientists at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) ... Read more...
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New recommendations suggest breast cancer screening should start at 40
January 5th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have issued recommendations calling for breast cancer screening to begin at age 40 and even ... Read more...
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Hormone replacement therapy lessens mortality in younger postmenopausal woman
October 29th, 2009 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal women, according to a study.For more than 60 years, HRT has been widely used to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency ... Read more...
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Reducing BP below standard target may not offer any benefits
July 8th, 2009 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): A new study has revealed that reducing blood pressure below the standard target may not offer any benefits.Researchers at the University of Costa Rica have found that ... Read more...
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Combo therapy of vitamin E, selenium, soy doesn’t prevent prostate cancer
April 27th, 2009 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new study, conducted by Canadian researchers, has found that the combination therapy of vitamin E, selenium and soy does not prevent the progression from high-grade prostatic intraepithelial ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Diets rich in vegetables, nuts, fruits and fish keep heart healthy
April 15th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 15 (IANS) Diets high in vegetables and nuts, or rich in fruit, vegetables and fish were associated with a lower risk for heart disease than those that rely on foods ... Read more...
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Retinal detachment highly treatable through surgeries
November 27th, 2008 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 27 (ANI): An American research team has found that retinal detachment, a condition that puts an individual at risk for vision loss or blindness, can be treated with using ... Read more...
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Anti-inflammatory drugs may be linked to reduced breast cancer risk
October 8th, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Regular use of Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a 12 per cent relative risk reduction in breast cancer compared to non-users, according to a ... Read more...
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Oxygen therapy might relieve migraines, cluster headaches
July 16th, 2008 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Oxygen therapy might help in alleviating debilitating migraine pain and cluster headaches, say researchers.
Migraine headaches are severely painful and usually occur with other symptoms such as nausea, ... Read more...
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Breast cancer patients with wild-type gene may benefit more from tamoxifen
April 30th, 2008 - 6:22 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Breast cancer patients carrying a specific wild-type gene called may derive greater benefits from tamoxifen than women without it, according to a new study.The study showed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Common treatments for patchy hair loss not effective: Review
April 16th, 2008 - 5:30 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 16 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Tasmania in Australia have suggested that there is no reliable, safe, effective, long-term treatment for those who are afflicted by the condition ... Read more...
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HRT increases breast cancer recurrence in survivors
March 26th, 2008 - 12:40 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of disease recurrence in breast cancer survivors, warns a new study.Previous studies have shown that HRT increases breast cancer incidence ... Read more...
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Adult stem cells may help treat cardiovascular, autoimmune diseases
February 27th, 2008 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Adult stem cells harvested from either blood or bone marrow might help in the treatment of a wide range of autoimmune diseases and heart disease, according to a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |